DIOCESE OF AUCKLAND

New Zealand Tablet, 18 March 1915, Page 35

DIOCESE OF AUCKLAND

(By telegraph, from our own correspondent.) March 15. Very Rev. Father Clune, C.P., is at present at Rotorua. Rev. Father Stephenson, of Maitland, returned from his southern tour on Saturday afternoon, and leaves for Sydney to-morrow. His Lordship Bishop Cleary was at Maketu during last week, from where he telegraphed, regretting his inability to attend the St. Patrick’s Day celebrations. Sincere regret was felt here when the sad news of the death of Bishop Grimes was received. His Lordship was well known locally, having officiated at many important cererp.onies in this diocese. A Requiem Mass for the repose of the soul of Mr. B. O’Brien was celebrated at the Sacred Heart Church on Sunday morning at the request of the members of the Marist Brothers’ Old Boys’ Club, who attended in large numbers, and also received Holy Communion, which they offered for 'the repose of the soul of their late comrade. Rev. Father Murphy was celebrant of the Mass. Mr. Frederick James Moore, one of the most ardent local Irish Nationalists, passed away suddenly last Saturday morning, while bathing at his summer resort, Waiheks Island. In connection with every Irish dele-

gation to Auckland, commencing with Mr. John Redmond’s in the early ’eighties, he was prominent as treasurer. / He loved his country intensely. He was born in Tyrone, fifty-eight years ago, and leaves a wife, four daughters, and one son, who is away at the front. His funeral was attended by his old Irish colleagues, all of whom evidenced keen regret at the loss of so valiant a champion. To the Irish leaders he was personally known, and two years ago they honored him in the House of Commons. - The members of the senior and junior branches of the Hibernian Society received Holy Communion at the 7 o’clock Mass at the Cathedral on Sunday. Rev. -Father Cahill, who was celebrant, expressed his great satisfaction at the large number of communicants. He said that the confraternities in the parish, since he was last connected with it, had progressed beyond expectations, and he would strive, with their co-operation, to maintain them in their present vigorous state. After Mass the juvenile Hibernians proceeded to the Hibernian Hall for breakfast, to which they had invited the district and Auckland branch officers. Vice-president Bro. Woodley (Auckland branch), who takes a keen interest in the junior branches, presided, Very Rev. Chancellor Bro. Holbrook (district vice-president), Rev. Brother Phelan, and Bros. Flynn, Kane, and Shcahan (district officers) were present, and addressed the boys. The utmost enthusiasm prevailed, the boys taking an intelligent interest in the proceedings. In the evening at the Cathedral Very Rev. Chancellor Holbrook preached a panegyric on St. Patrick before a large congregation. The choir sang after the sermon ‘ Hail, glorious St. Patrick.’ The statue of the Apostle of Ireland was beautifully decorated. Hamilton (From an occasional correspondent.) March 9. On Saturday last the boarders of St. Mary’s Convent were entertained at Mr. J. Clarkiu’s estate, Eureka. The pupils and their teachers took train to News lead, and were there met by Mr. Clarkin’s waggonettes and motor cars. After a long drive the party reached the homestead, Glen Gavin,’ where a large, well-spread table was sot on the verandah, whilst the spacious drawing and dining-rooms were placed at the disposal of the guests. A Shetland pony, saddle horses, and a boat-swing were provided, and the magnificent tennis court was appreciated by the elder girls. When afternoon-tea had been disposed of, the visitors adjourned to the drawing-room, where a pleasant musical programme was given. Songs were contributed by Misses Stratz, Ross, Morgan, Prendergast, and Langmuir, and Messrs. J. and S. Clarkin. The happy party left for home about 5.30, after giving hearty cheers for their kind friends. The Sisters arc deeply grateful to Mr. and Mrs. J. a,nd T. Clarkin, and all those who took so keen an interest in giving the boarders so enjoyable an outing. Paeroa (By telegraph, from our own correspondent.) March 13. His Lordship Bishop Cleary commenced his episcopal visitation on the east coast at Thames last Sunday morning, and arrived at Paeroa by motor the same evening, where he administered Confirmation on Monday. He then proceeded to Karangahake, and on Tuesday to Waikino and Waihi. Crowded congregations awaited his Lordship at each place, and a record number of children and adults were confirmed. Bishop Cleary left Waihi by motor for Tauranga on Wednesday afternoon, and will proceed to Opotiki, and visit most of the Maori settlements on the coast and inland before his return to Auckland.